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Started 9 months ago by krloucks
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krloucks
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Remember, just because the calendar says fall doesnt mean ya can't get out there!
When southerly rains move in, the amphibians start showing up. Temps ranged from 54 to 60 last night (11-19) so I seized the moment to survey an area that I've only been visiting for a few years. So far, the area has produced the most diverse cross section of herps in Bucks County for me thus far. A few others on here can attest to that.
I road cruised the following last night.
1 greenfrog, and 1 dor
1 yoy pickeral frog
2 Gray Treefrogs
1 Northern Dusky Salamander in the middle of the road.???
1 Spotted Salamander crossing where I thought they might.

Only one problem, I forgot my fricken camera! Had to use my cell phone.

Posted 9 months ago #
paherp
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Great. Seems I have little time. Only time I got out was last Sat. and did get a few Duskys, Ravines, and an American Toad.

Posted 9 months ago #
krloucks
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Though, not right around the corner, this spot has become my favorite in Bucks County. This was only my second time cruising the area at night. I have I'd some possible vernal areas that I will be invesitigating in the spring/late winter. I had found a spotted sal here a few years ago but could not find the vernal. The one found last night will help narrowing my search next year.
So far this are has produced:
Racers
milksnakes
copperheads
brownsnake
gartersnakes
ringneck
Spotted sals
dusky sals
longtailed sal
redbacks
twolined
box turtles
wood frogs
greenfrogs
bullfrogs
pickeral frogs
gray treefrogs
and counting....

Posted 9 months ago #

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